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‘Fundamental’ change spotted at Red Bull since Christian Horner exit
Former F1 technical director and car designer Gary Anderson has noticed a significant shift at Red Bull following Christian Horner’s departure. Laurent Mekies took over as team principal and CEO after Horner’s exit, leading to Red Bull’s recent success, including Max Verstappen’s victory at the Italian Grand Prix. Mekies’ engineering background has been credited for the team’s improved performance, with a focus on understanding the car’s speed, not just celebrating it. Under Mekies’ leadership, Red Bull seems to have found a new direction and understanding of their car’s capabilities. Despite Mekies downplaying his individual influence, commentators believe his engineering expertise has played a crucial role in Red Bull’s resurgence and improved partnership with Verstappen.
